Spartanburg Events Calendar

Join us at Hub City Bookshop on March 11, 2025, for a reading and signing by Mark Clegg. The Crimson and Gold tells the powerful story of school integration in Athens, Georgia, through the lens of high school football, as athletes, students, and community members navigated the turbulent 1960s and 70s. Through extensive interviews and historical research, Clegg captures the tension, resistance, and ultimate unity that shaped Clarke Central High School’s early years, culminating in Athens High’s unforgettable 1969 state title run.

Get a 10% discount on the book when you RSVP on Eventbrite and present it at the bookshop register!

Calling all poets and authors! Hosted by the South Carolina Governor’s School, this monthly open mic night is a great way to showcase your latest writing project. Open to all, sign up at the event for a 5 minute timeslot!

Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our bi-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go.

Meadows don’t have to be massive to contribute to the biodiversity and beauty of a landscape. Many gardeners are learning how to incorporate meadow style plantings in their home or small business landscapes. Join us for our engaging workshop on creating a meadow style landscape feature. Learn from Crissy Dzielak, Vice President and co-owner of Landmark Landscapes about the plants, installation techniques, and maintenance practices that bring these vibrant, naturalistic landscapes to life.

Topics covered include:

Plant Selection: Understand which grasses, wildflowers, and perennials are ideal for meadow-style plantings, focusing on native and drought-tolerant species that thrive in our region.

Installation Techniques: Learn step-by-step methods for preparing your site, sowing seeds, and planting plugs to establish a thriving meadow.

Maintenance Practices: Gain insights into sustainable practices for managing weeds, supporting plant diversity, and maintaining the health and beauty of your meadow over time.

This talk is perfect for gardeners and landscape enthusiasts looking to create low-maintenance, ecologically beneficial, and visually stunning meadow landscapes. Join us to explore meadow style plantings and how they can transform your garden into a haven for wildlife and a feast for the eyes.

March 12, 2025, 1:00-3:00pm.

Finlay Donovan may have skeletons in her closet . . . but at least there’s not a body in her backyard. If you’re a fan of Ann Cleeves or Linda Castillo, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Elle Cosimano!

Two sisters. One unassuming haven. Endless opportunities for grace. If you love Sadeqa Johnson and Dolen Perkins-Valdez, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Vanessa Miller!

Stop by M. Judson to meet local author Liz Crowe and hear about her new book, Cul-De-Sac. Can the residents of an exclusive community keep their secrets buried, or will the deadly truth expose them all?

Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our bi-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go.

Stop by the bookshop and meet local author Rebecca F. Kenney! Kenney will be in-store on Saturday, March 15th from 11 AM to 1 PM signing books and promoting her newest book Charming Devil: A Dark & Spicy Modern Dorian Gray. Kenney writes spicy fantasy romance, paranormal romance, and retellings. Come Hub City Bookshop, meet the author, and get a book signed.

In this Civil War love story, inspired by a real-life friendship across enemy lines, the wife of a missing Confederate soldier discovers a wounded Yankee officer and must decide what she’s willing to risk for the life of a stranger, from the New York Times bestselling author of such acclaimed historical fiction as Hour of the Witch and The Sandcastle Girls. If you are a fan of Charles Frazier or Amor Towles, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Chris Bohjalian!

Late winter is the perfect time to start planning for summer gardens, and what better way to begin than with our Basics of Vegetable Gardening class! Join us to learn the essentials of starting your own vegetable garden, including information about plants that do best in our area.

In this class, experienced teacher and former director John Murphy will guide you through the fundamentals of vegetable gardening. You’ll discover the best practices for soil preparation, seed selection, planting, and maintaining a thriving garden. This class will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to grow your own fresh and healthy vegetables.

Get ready to dig in and start your journey to a bountiful summer harvest.

Spring can be a time where life starts to suddenly speed up as the winter chill melts away.  Take some time for a guided mindful walk through the garden with short therapeutic horticulture activities incorporated throughout the walk.  This class is great for anyone needing to take time to slow down, anyone curious about what therapeutic horticulture actually is, or anyone wishing to get to know Bullington Gardens better.

Two different dates to choose from!

Tuesday, March 18th, 9:00-11:00 or Wednesday, March 19th, 9:00-11:00. $20/$15 for Friends of Bullington Gardens.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea returns with a novel spanning three generations of women about a famous lost book, a famous lost mother, and an artist searching for both. If you love Mary Alice Monroe and Elin Hilderbrand, you do not want to miss Lunch & Lit with Patti Callahan Henry for The Story She Left Behind.

Come celebrate the launch day of Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, the latest book in the Hunger Games saga. Purchase your copy, enjoy drink and snack specials, and some other free surprises! Gather your fellow tributes and head to this very special Golden Hour!

Join us at Hub City Bookshop on March 18th at 6 pm for an unforgettable reading and signing with Vanessa Mille. The Filling Station by Vanessa Miller is a poignant novel that explores the intertwining lives of several characters connected through a small-town gas station. As the story unfolds, each character grapples with their own struggles and secrets, finding unexpected hope and healing in the most unlikely places.

Get a 10% discount on the book when you RSVP on Eventbrite and present it at the bookshop register!

The New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea returns with a novel spanning three generations of women about a famous lost book, a famous lost mother, and an artist searching for both. If you love Mary Alice Monroe and Elin Hilderbrand, you do not want to miss Lunch & Lit with Patti Callahan Henry for The Story She Left Behind

Spring can be a time where life starts to suddenly speed up as the winter chill melts away.  Take some time for a guided mindful walk through the garden with short therapeutic horticulture activities incorporated throughout the walk.  This class is great for anyone needing to take time to slow down, anyone curious about what therapeutic horticulture actually is, or anyone wishing to get to know Bullington Gardens better.

Two different dates to choose from!

Tuesday, March 18th, 9:00-11:00 or Wednesday, March 19th, 9:00-11:00. $20/$15 for Friends of Bullington Gardens.

Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our bi-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go.

It’s Bookish Game Night at M. Judson! Join us and our friends at the Greenville County Library for a night of Literary Bingo, complete with prizes. Look for this event once a month, for a regular dose of fun.

This is a free event. *Please note we are starting this event a little later this month.

Join us at Hub City Bookshop on March 20th at 6 pm for a reading and signing by Mary Martha Greene. Greene is back with more stories and mouthwatering Southern recipes in The Cheese Biscuit Queen, Kiss My Aspic! This lively follow-up serves up 80 new dishes—like Shrimp Remoulade Deviled Eggs and Chocolate Pound Cake with Pecan Fudge Icing—alongside irresistible tales of family, food, and Southern charm. With a foreword by Cassandra King and vintage photos sprinkled throughout, this book is a must-have for anyone who loves good cooking and even better storytelling.

Get a 10% discount on the book when you RSVP on Eventbrite and present it at the bookshop register!